WORD Bookstore has teamed up with our friends over at Loew’s Jersey Theatre for an unforgettable night of hold-your-stomach laughter. On Tuesday, April 5th at 8:00 PM, take a trip through American history as Nick Offerman (Parks & Recreation, Axe Cop) reads from his hilarious essay collection, Gumption, on the twenty-one great American personages that inspire him. And what could be a more perfect setting for this than the lavish late-20s splendor of The Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre?

Offerman will then be joined in conversation by acclaimed actor Patrick Wilson(Watchmen, Batman v Superman), who starred alongside Offerman on the second season of Fargo.

Book signing to follow the discussion.
A $20 ticket gets entry to the funniest event you will ever attend ever + a copy of the paperback edition of Gumption. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW ONLINE or IN-STORES.

Nick Offerman, the star of Parks and Recreation and author of the New York Times bestseller Paddle Your Own Canoe, appears at Chapters on Saturday, July 18th at 2:00 PM. His second book, Gumption: Relighting The Torch Of Freedom With America’s Gutsiest Troublemakers, humorously highlights twenty-one figures from America’s history. From George Washington to Willie Nelson, he describes why they inspire in him such great meaning.

Event Protocol:
*Line-up will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

*Individuals must have a purchased copy of Gumption: Relighting The Torch Of Freedom With America’s Gutsiest Troublemakers to be in line.

*Proof of purchase required from any Indigo, Chapters, WBB, Indigospirit or Coles location.

*Nick Offerman will personalize copies of his new book, Gumption and will autograph all other books.

*NO memorabilia or additional items will be permitted for the signing.

*Candid photos can be taken from the line-up only. No posed photography or selfies will be permitted while fans are getting their books signed.

Actor/comedian Aziz Ansari appears at Barnes & Noble on Tuesday June 16, 2015 at noon to sign his new book Modern Romance!

Author Event
Modern Romance combines Aziz Ansari’s irreverent humor with cutting-edge social science to give us a tour of our new romantic world. An exploration of the pleasures and perils of modern romance from one of this generation’s sharpest comedic voices.

Special Instructions
Books must be purchased at this Barnes & Noble location for attendance and priority seating.

About this Author
Aziz Ansari is a stand-up comedian and an actor. He is on his fourth major stand-up tour, which was filmed for his next stand-up special, “Aziz Ansari: Live at Madison Square Garden.” His last special, “Buried Alive,” premiered on Netflix in 2013. He currently stars as Tom Haverford on the Emmy-nominated comedy Parks and Recreation with Amy Poehler and other great people. He’s appeared in several films as well, including This Is the End, Funny People, and 30 Minutes or Less.

Legendary actor and director Henry Winkler is joined by partner Lin Oliver to present Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards, the very funny fourth installment of the ‘Here’s Hank’ series on Sunday February 8, 2015 at 5:00 PM. This event will be wristbanded; please call the store for more details.

Actress, Comedian, Producer, Writer, Awards Show Host, Former Saturday Night Live cast member and the 2014 Golden Globe winning star of Parks and Recreation – Amy Poehler. Join us as Amy launches her first book Yes Please!. Interview with Tatiana Maslany from Orphan Black.

Event Guidelines
-Wristband policy. 500 wristbands will be distributed at Indigo Manulife Centre on the day of event (beginning at 8:00 AM) with the purchase of ONE (1) copy of Amy Poehler’s Yes Please!.
-ONE (1) wristband per person.
-Only individuals with a wristband will have access to the signing line and cannot be accompanied by anyone without a wristband.
-NO memorabilia.
-NO personalization.
-Candid photos only, no posed photography or video recording will be permitted.

Parks & Rec writer Megan Amram presents a hilarious launch for her new parody textbook, Science… For Her with special guest Megan Mullally at the Strand Book Store on Sunday, November 9th at 7:00pm! Named by Rolling Stone as one of the “25 Funniest People on Twitter,” you won’t want to miss it as Megan explains everything from the top sexiest molecules, to tips for hosting your very own Big Bang. A fantastic event for a date or friends-night-out alike!

Buy a copy of Science…For Her! or a $15 Strand gift card in order to attend this event. All options admit one person. Please note that payment is required for all online event orders at the time of checkout. The event will be located in the Strand’s 3rd floor Rare Book Room at our store at 828 Broadway at 12th Street.

Rob Lowe appears at Barnes & Noble on Wednesday April 9, 2014 at noon to sign his new memoir Love Life.

Author Event
Books are to be picked up at the host bookstore. The event line will form outside the front entrance of the store. No memorabilia please. No posed photography. Event guidelines are subject to change. Please follow the instructions of the events team.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, FEBRUARY 12, 2014– The Paley Center for Media today announced the full lineup of special guest panelists scheduled to appear forthe 31st annual ultimate TV fan festival, PALEYFEST: The William S. Paley Television Festival, which will take place March 13-28, 2014 at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland.

The annual two week event will host more than 200 of the hottest stars and creative talents in media and will feature two reunion events: a 10th anniversary Lost reunion on March 16 and a Veronica Mars series reunion (the day prior to the March 14 nationwide release of the series-inspired movie), as well as honor standout series including Orange Is the New Black, How I Met Your Mother Farewell, Pretty Little Liars, Parks and Recreation, Sleepy Hollow, Mad Men, The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Masters of Sex, The Mindy Project,Community, Veep, and American Horror Story: Coven.

The fullPALEYFEST 2014 panelist lineup is as follows (panelists to appear schedule permitting), plus additional panelists to be announced:

The Paley Center for Media seeks to preserve the past, illuminate the present, and envision the future through the lens of media. With the nation’s foremost public archive of television, radio, and Internet programming, the Paley Center produces programs and forums for the public, industry professionals, thought leaders, and the creative community to explore the evolving ways in which we create, consume, and share news and entertainment. In an era of unprecedented change, the Paley Center advances the understanding of media and its impact on our lives. The Paley Center for Media was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit www.paleycenter.org.

About the Citi Private Pass Program:

Through the Citi Private Pass program, Citi cardmembers enjoy access to more than 10,000 events each year across music, sports, dining, comedy and family entertainment. These experiences range from preferred tickets and early access to top concert tours and sporting events to curated special events such as youth clinics with sports heroes, and VIP concert experiences including pre-show performances and Q&A.